Today we talk about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame declining Dolly Parton’s request, Arcade Fire’s new album, and Sony’s Madame Web’s casting announcement. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Won’t Let Dolly Go Earlier this week, Dolly Parton declined her nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Her statement said, “Even though I am extremely flattered and grateful to be nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, I don’t feel that I have earned that right. I really do not want votes to be split because of me, so I must respectfully bow out.”… Read more »
Geek Girl Riot is all about dichotomies this week: We talk about two very different fantasy series—Cowboy Bebop and The Wheel of Time—with two very different reactions.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: The Maine always knows exactly what I need to hear.
It is absolutely not a question that this year has been a challenge for everyone. Some people have had to take on the extra high pressure of being an essential worker while the world has shut down. These women have shown strength, endurance, and compassion that kept us running during the pandemic. As we passed the one year mark of COVID-19, they shared how their past twelve months have looked. Madison S. – ICU RN Nurses were deemed heroes at the top of COVID-19 hitting the United States. They received praise, only for their hospitals to be under-resourced and hit… Read more »
Women are smart, talented, compassionate, and hard working (amongst other things). The trail-blazers on this list have used their passions and work ethic to create empires that can inspire anyone. They are living proof that determination pays off. These women have built their legacy from the ground up and don’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. Sophia Amoruso Here’s the thing about Sophia Amoruso. She’s had to build an empire twice. She first started her vintage clothing business called Nasty Gal on eBay at 22. It quickly gained popularity and at one point was worth $200 million. However, the business… Read more »
Carolesdaughter, aka Thea Taylor, has already seen her fair share of pain in her eighteen years.
Wow wow wow! Today we got three great performances and a Conway mess. – Hometown Heroes, I Don’t Know How But They Found Me on Jimmy Kimmel Last Live Night Jimmy Kimmel has long been known to feature incredible music performances on his hit show Jimmy Kimmel Live and last night was no exception. idobi favorites, I Don’t Know How But They Found Me performed their new song “Leave Me Alone” on the late night show and our friends killed it! The super-duo gave a flawless performance on a simply lit stage to a welcoming audience. Their energy was high and… Read more »
Grab a cup of coffee and your best pair of headphones, it’s time to Rise Rock n’ Shine…
Oh boy, we got a whole lot going on this week. Let’s get into it! Hey UK, Get Ready for All Time Low Aww man, the UK is so lucky! Today, All Time Low announced three upcoming shows for 2021, all taking place in the UK. Adding to their upcoming European tour, the band will be making stops in London on September 23rd, Manchester on September 26th, and Glasgow on September 27th. Tickets for the three UK shows go on sale this Friday and be sure to check out their other European dates while you’re at it! – Tessa Violet… Read more »
“I’m pretty sure about what I saw, but I’d also bought weed wax from a guy in a van in front of a taco shop, so it could have been the weed wax.”